Harry Kane revels in ending trophy drought by winning 'special' Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich - 'Extra bit sweet'
Published 06/05/2025 at 21:48 GMT+1
Harry Kane has finally won a trophy, and he said that "it feels amazing". The free-scoring striker had gone through an entire career of near-misses, losing five finals with England and Spurs. But his move to Bayern Munich in 2023 proved key to ending his drought, with his 24 league goals this season helping guide Vincent Kompany's side to an unassailable lead at the top of the Bundesliga table.
First major trophy feels ‘amazing’ for Kane – ‘I hope there are many more to come’
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A relieved Harry Kane has admitted he enjoyed partying after finally landing his first career trophy.
His Bayern Munich side were officially confirmed as German champions after Bayer Leverkusen drew away at Freiburg on Sunday.
It meant the striker will finally get a winner's medal around his neck, ending over a decade of near-misses.
The 31-year-old had previously lost two EFL Cup finals with Spurs, as well as finishing as a runner-up in the 2019 UEFA Champions League.
On top of that, he was part of the England sides who were beaten in successive UEFA European Championship finals, in 2021 and 2024.
He therefore admitted getting onto that winner's podium was an emotional moment.
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''It feels good. It feels amazing to be honest," he said.
"A lot of hard work, a lot of dedication throughout the season, and to have this reward now is special.
"It's a special group of players, the staff. Obviously, my first one [trophy] in my career, so it feels that extra bit sweet.
"It was a good celebration last night and I'm sure there'll be a few more to come over the next weeks."
Bayern had won 11 Bundesliga titles in a row when they signed Kane in the summer of 2023.
The striker hoped that his first season in Germany would bring an end to his drought, but Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen had other ideas.
Their sensational unbeaten season led to them finishing top of the table, with Bayern surprisingly left in third, behind Stuttgart.
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With Vincent Kompany installed as manager for the 2024/25 campaign, they went about wrestling back their crown.
And a 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig at the weekend set them on their way to a record-extending 31st German title.
They have amassed a tally of 76 points over 32 games, losing just twice.
Pivotal to their success has been veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has kept 11 clean sheets in 20 league appearances.
He has now won a dozen Bundesliga crowns, and said: "This title is first of all special because we weren't champions last year.
"We had a long run and then you realise how important it is to be German champions with this club.
"I think a trophy-less season is always hard and therefore it was clear from the start that the motivation was high to become German champions again.
"I think this title is proof that we're a good team, that we've grown together, and that's also what makes it special.''
Full-back Konrad Laimer, who joined Bayern with Kane in the summer of 2023, was equally thrilled with his first piece of silverware at the Bavarian club.
"It was actually already clear [that we would win the league], but then when it actually happened, the feeling is still different," Laimer said.
"And when we were all together last night, it was a really great feeling. You can't put it into words. You have to somehow feel it yourself.
"It's a lot of fun winning titles – and I hope there are many more to come.''
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